14-971 Drug-Free Idaho
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 14-971
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION DECLARING ADRUG-FREE IDAHO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian is our home, the place where we live, work, and raise our families, and our
community is not immune to the blight of drug abuse that affects our entire nation;
WHEREAS, our community experiences the costs of substance abuse and addiction in its destruction
of families, impacts to students and educators, loss of productivity in the workplace, escalation in the number
of impaired drivers on Idaho roads, and other threats to public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, prevention education works to reverse the trend of increased drug use resulting in part
from drug legalization efforts nationwide; and
WHEREAS, winning the fight against drug abuse is possible if individuals in our community step
forward to serve as role models and leaders, and to help our children walk drug-free through adrug-filled
world;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the City of Meridian joins the Association of Idaho Cities in its campaign to end
complacency, ignorance, and hopelessness in the face of drug abuse in Meridian and in Idaho.
Section 2. That the City of Meridian will work toward making Meridian and Idaho drug-free, by
effectuating responsible local policies and by encouraging and supporting responsible state and national
policies.
Section 3. That the City of Meridian will engage with community partners, coalitions, and
organizations to implement strong and effective prevention strategies in our local and greater community.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and
approval.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho this ~ day of January, 2014.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ day of January, 2014.
Tammy de Weerd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jaycee Holman, City Clerk
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